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News articleYahoo Finance· February 19, 2026

Brady Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results and Raises the Low End of its Fiscal 2026 EPS Guidance

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“Sales for the six-month period ended January 31, 2026 were $789.4 million compared to $733.7 million in the same period last year.”
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  • Fiscal 2026 guidance assumes full-year income tax rate of approximately 21 percent, depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $44 million, capital expenditures of approximately $45 million, and continued economic growth

    80% confidence
  • Brady increased cash flow from operating activities by nearly 38 percent through the first half of fiscal 2026 and was in a net cash position of $97.8 million at January 31, 2026

    80% confidence
  • This quarter marks Brady's 20th consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, alongside a significant improvement in segment profit within both Americas & Asia and Europe & Australia regions

    80% confidence
  • Brady continues to increase investment in research and development for innovative new products, with more innovative products in the roadmap to be delivered while continuing to improve operational efficiency

    80% confidence
  • Brady's strong balance sheet provides opportunities to continue investing in both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to increase shareholder value over the long-term

    80% confidence

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